Isaac Linton (abt. 1804 - 1893)

Born about 1804 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Hannah (Coultas) Linton — married 5 Oct 1842 in Home Township, Algoma, Canada West

Descendants

Died 20 Dec 1893 at about age 89 in Claremont, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Isaac was born in about 1804. He emigrated from Yorkshire, England to Canada in 1830 and eventually settled on Lot 13, Concession 8 in Pickering. Isaac married Hannah Coultas in 1842 ^[1] and they had six children. He died in 1893.

There is a monument in the Bethel Cemetery which reads as follows: "In memory of Isaac Linton died Dec. 20, 1893 aged 88 y'rs & 8 mo's Native of Yorkshire England his wife Hannah Coultis died Aug. 26, 1913 aged 91 y'rs 2 mos".

"Isaac Linton came to the Eighth Concession in the later thirties and settled on Lot 13. In 1842 he married Hannah Coultice, who had also come from Yorkshire in 1830. Their son, William Linton, still lives on the farm. Isaac Linton died in 1893 at the age of 88. Mrs. Linton still lives with her son in a hale and hearty old age. She delights to recount the early days and their varied experiences. She remembers the palmy days of Primitive Methodism in Pickering, when at special meeting and camp-meeting times men and women came from far and near to hear the gospel, when stony hearts were broken and sinners found the gladness of a great joy arising in their hearts. She remembers the unstinted [sic] hospitality which provided for the needs of those who came from far, there being times when there were 'eighteen or nineteen beds going' at their home. She cherishes among her peculiar treasures a trowel bearing the inscription 'Presented to Mrs. Hannah Linton on the occasion of her laying the corner stone of the Methodist church, Claremont, July 25th, 1889.' It is related that she not only laid the stone, but placed one hundred dollars on it as her offering, and made forty pies for the entertainment held in connection." ^[2]

Regarding "Old-time Primitive Methodism" in Pickering ...

"On October 6th, 1843, he [Rev. William Jolley] preached in the log school house on the north-east corner of the ninth concession and the Bethel side-road. He announced that there would be revival services during the week, that there would be good congregations and souls saved. At the conclusion of the service he stood up and gave three unearthly whoops so suddenly that the people started from their seats in startled surprise. The next day he mentioned to a friend that there would be a good turn-out, they would come from far and near to hear the crazy man preach. His words were verified, and a very successful meeting was held. Among the first members were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Linton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ward, Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Middleton, Robert Middleton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and others. The school-house not being very comfortable, they held the meetings in Mr. Linton's farm kitchen. Isaac Middleton's name was put upon the plan as an exhorter. Robert Middleton was local preacher and class-leader." ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Ontario, District Marriage Registers, 1801-1858: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2C1-L6N9
2. ↑ Past Years in Pickering: Sketches of the History of the Community, William R. Wood, 1911
3. ↑ Past Years in Pickering: Sketches of the History of the Community, William R. Wood, 1911

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